National Monument · New Mexico, United States
Fort Union National Monument
Fort Union National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, United States, covering 721 acres (292 ha), established in 1956.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 721 acres (292 ha) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Coordinates | 35.9073° N, 105.0120° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Union National Monument
Fort Union National Monument is a unit of the United States National Park Service located 7.7 miles north of Watrous in Mora County, New Mexico. The site preserves the remains of three forts that were built starting in the 1850s. Also visible at Fort Union and from the road leading to it are ruts from the Mountain and Cimarron Branches of the old Santa Fe Trail. The monument has a visitor center containing a historical museum and showing a film about the fort's history. A self-guiding trail leads through remains of the second and third forts.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 108.0 miles away
Parks nearby
Coyote Creek State Park
Storrie Lake State Park
Morphy Lake State Park
Cimarron Canyon State Park
Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Pecos National Historical Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Union National Monument?
Fort Union National Monument is in New Mexico, United States (35.9073° N, 105.0120° W).
When was Fort Union National Monument established?
Fort Union National Monument was established in 1956, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Union National Monument?
Fort Union National Monument covers 721 acres (292 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Union_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/foun/ — Official park page.